Vehicle summary
ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2002 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 27 MOT tests on record, passing 19 and failing 8 (70% pass rate). It has 163,081 miles on the clock, averaging 7,340 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.
MOT & Mileage History for SM02 LGA
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Average miles/year
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 163,081 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 3 |
| Average per year | 7,340 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 27 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Volkswagen Golf
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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM02 LGA |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Golf |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1896cc |
| Year | 2002 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 02 — March 2002 to August 2002 |
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About SM02 LGA
What car is SM02 LGA?
SM02 LGA is an red Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2002.
What is the mileage of SM02 LGA?
The last recorded mileage for SM02 LGA was 163,081 miles, recorded on 10 Oct 2023 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM02 LGA passed its MOT?
SM02 LGA has had 27 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (19 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 10 Oct 2023.
Is SM02 LGA ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM02 LGA is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2002, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SM02 LGA?
SM02 LGA is approximately 24 years old. Age identifier 02 means registered between 1 March 2002 and 31 August 2002.